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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1918
Page
13
Copenhagen report of late November cites Berlin figures through October 31. German dead about 1.4 million with 260,000 unaccounted, four million wounded, and 496,000 prisoners in enemy lands. Strengthen the perils of war with stark casualty estimates from Berlin sources.
Delegates discuss voting weight for nations over Kiao Chau and postwar arrangements. Central powers face preliminaries while Britain France and the United States shape major treaty plans. President Wilson's France trip prep continues with a full executive staff to handle affairs aboard ship and in Paris.
Americans cross Lorraine line advancing guard reaches Aumetz and Esch with civilians greeting in flowers and song. Fontoy and surrounding towns celebrate as mines close for ceremonies. armistice observers note German restraint while White House discusses peace delegation picks and transatlantic travel plans aboard a government transport.
Jolcey Williams, a famed American actress at the Imperial Theatre in St Louis, shares a cheap home recipe to darken gray hair. Mix half a pint of water with bay rum, Barbo Compound, and glycerine, buyable at drugstores, claiming the remedy makes hair look 20 years younger without coloring scalp. Also reviews Mirre Aluminum utensils as well crafted and durable, inviting stock.
A listing for American Hardware Stores located at 27 Cor Fairtiett Ave and Middle St in Bridgeport Connecticut. The brief entry notes the store's street corner presence and reads like a classified or directory notice from a historical newspaper page.
New York news reports Clarence H. Mackay president of the Postal Telegraph Cable company will sue in the court of claims to contest a government compensation award tied to postal operation losses on the Western Limon lines. He accuses Postmaster General Burleson of seeking profits from fines and cites 1917 earnings of 4,269,547 as proof of company performance. He says the company will persist in the fight despite alleged disparities in compensation compared with Western Union.
The Capital Issues committee plans to ease strict rules to permit bond issues for public improvements by states counties and municipalities and to foster financing for industries hit by war cutbacks. The panel will seek cooperation from investment bankers to curb speculative offerings while treasury urges ongoing volunteer workers to stay to raise funds and promote thrift.
Judge Paul K. Miller appoints Sigmund Loewith administrator of Nathan C. Herz estate who died in New Haven November 1. Estate valued between $76,000 and $100,000. Herz active in real estate and formerly at the Leewith agency. Survived by mother Theresa Herz brother Henry and sisters Henrietta Machel and Bertha Herz of New Haven.
In Boston Wharf Massachusetts for three years the narrator suffered constipation dizziness and violent headaches. After trying medicines with little help, a box of Fruit Liver Tablets was tried. Results were pronounced and two more boxes were purchased. The ad notes the product and a company address in Ogdensburg Ontario.
Draft boards offered to continue classification of 19 to BG and 18 year old groups. Secretary of War direct orders modify Bulletin 114. District boards will discontinue classification and appeals on November 18 and finish records for men already classified or heard appeals. They must protect and preserve records and await further orders on custody and accounting. All belongings in local boards’ files should be returned immediately to proper local boards.
Victor Gauthier of the executive board of the International Association addressed Bridgeport union members on saving the eight hour day. He urged unity to secure a 44 hour week without wage cuts while noting wartime overtime, and called for a national war labor board during reconstruction. Several speakers supported the goal, with no firm agreement reached.
Sergeant W. J. Cleary recounts German retreat and devastation as Allied forces advance. He notes Germans left wounded and dead for the French and Allies, while the French greeted the marchers. Cleary, an early World War I volunteer from Bridgeport, sent German money obtained from a prisoner.
Washington reports from Dogerthagen say the overthrow of Bolshevik regimes in the Ukraine and the capture of Kiev by Cossack forces allied to the All Russian government may prompt significant Russia developments. Officials note no policy change by the United States, but a Ukraine held by force could enable troops or relief supplies to reach Russia. Some London signals suggest Britain may send troops into Russia, though no definite word exists. The Bolshevik fighting strength reportedly concentrates against allied and Russian troops south of Archangel as winter’s ice-free rivers constrain operations. Despite setbacks, officials doubt an immediate collapse of Bolshevik rule.
Prices for Thanksgiving poultry rise with turkeys selling in Texas at 40 cents per pound and Maryland birds expected around 65 to 70 cents. Barnyard turkeys are seen at 55 to 65 cents, while chickens hover near 50 to 55 cents per pound. Fixings for dinners also climbing.
Hartford November 29 It is the intention of Sobbins B Stoeckel the commissioner of motor vehicles to recommend to the general assembly at the coming session the establishment of trash courts for the handling of automobile cases His tentative plan is to have a court covering eight counties in his district and to extend their jurisdiction to include matters beyond automobile cases.
Spanish Influenza cases rose to nine in the city yesterday, an increase of two from the day before. At Hillside Home isolation hospital there are 15 patients, all very sick, with no expected deaths due to adequate nursing. No admissions occurred yesterday at the hospital.
Washington dispatch reports London representatives of the American government favor an international shipping pool to move food to distressed civilian populations in Europe and reconstruction material to France and Belgium. They also recommended keeping American vessel requisitions and non essential import restrictions until wartime supply needs are met.
The female tiger captured by Alex Rickard arrives in Bridgeport by express and is moved to the circus winter quarters. Gift of Rickard to John Ringling, the animal was transported from South America in a heavy iron cage. Expressmen handled it with coolness as Bridgeport ponders a WWI soldiers welcome and a possible celebrations committee.
Obituary notices detail funerals and deaths in New Haven Bridgeport and New York. Nathan Herz died after a short illness with services held at his brother Henry Herz’s home and interment at Mishkan Israel. Mabel McGrath nurse died after brief illness in New York, funeral from 114 St Lawrence avenue, interment at Raymond. Etan Eadie died after long illness at 438 Front Street, survivors include three daughters and a funeral at Lakeview Cemetery. Edith Hasselman funeral held at 38 Reservoir Avenue with burial at Parl Cemetery. Margaret F P Lucksinger died at 82 on Bunnell Street leaving husband and three children. Henry T Carr, a schoolmaker, died at 3597 Hust Avenue with funeral planned and Lakeview Cemetery burial. Mason order to attend. John Travers funeral services held at Church of the Blessed Sacrament with high mass. Edith Hasselman and others memorialized.
Pinned under his horse during a parade review of French troops on Monday, General Mangin was injured after his thoroughbred reared at the noise of trumpets and fell. He was unconscious and later taken to an institution, with reports saying no serious after effects are feared and he is making progress.
Draft board officials report no furloughs for limited service men on duty, with instruction to stay call while discharge plans are pursued. Governor Holcomb orders finalizing draft records, suggesting boards may be idle in a week or two. Riot at Wethersfield state prison yields knives hidden in household items amid post strike unrest.
New London November 20 Richard Mansfield actor who died August 30 1907 left an estate valued at 34193 A transfer tax appraisal filed in the surrogate court New York city shows expenses totaling 16376 98 funeral 697 35 creditors 14457 71 administration 759 and executrix commissions 531 28 leaving a net of 171674 to his widow per his 1894 will The son Richard Mansfield 2d died April 3 1918 at Fort Sam Houston Texas leaving an estate to his mother who is sole heir
Pershing's son, late of General John J. Pershing, sent his father Christmas gifts from Lincoln to New York for shipment to Europe. The box included chocolates, a flyer of candied fruit, a knife, three linen handkerchiefs, and a pair of silk socks, and followed government size rules for overseas parcels.
Washington dispatch reports Italy has begun a definite reconstruction program with about three and a half billion lire allocated to carry it out. The move signals a coordinated effort to rebuild infrastructure and industry after the war, with Rome directing the recovery and allocation of funds.
An old advert promotes MUNYON S LABORATORIES remedies for a common east coast influenza like illness. It claims watery eyes runny nose sore throat headache and fatigue ease within hours with hourly doses and relief from discharge and symptoms in days. The copy emphasizes free advice and locating the store at 4th and Columbia Avenue.
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as fast relief for rheumatism neuralgia sprains bruises backache and nerve pain. It claims quick soothing action at the source, easy application without staining, and urges readers to obtain a new size bottle from a druggist today.
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